Ceretto joins Cuomo to announce approval of Hamister hotel

by jmaloni

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Thu, Sep 19th 2013 03:35 pm

Assemblyman
John Ceretto joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Sen. George Maziarz, Niagara Falls
Mayor Paul Dyster and other local officials today to announce the approval of
the Hamister hotel project in downtown Niagara Falls. The hotel represents a
$25.3 million investment in the future of the city.

Ceretto's camp said this is
a major step to attract additional development to Niagara Falls and transform
it into a world-class tourist destination.

"This
was a very good day for Niagara Falls. The Hamister hotel project is a major
win for the city and its residents," Ceretto said. "This approval means that
jobs will be created in the construction of the hotel and in the opening of the
hotel. I am happy for the people of Niagara Falls who will see great benefits
from this project. This is a big step forward for the revitalization of Niagara
Falls."

The
Hamister project has been the subject of major controversy, as it has been held
up by concerns from the Niagara Falls City Council. Ceretto made phone calls
and worked with the governor and other public officials to bring all sides to
the table. He was able to help reconcile the differences between the parties
involved and figure out an agreement that brings jobs and economic development
to Niagara Falls.

"Let's
shine a light on the Hamister project and recognize that it is a beacon to draw
additional development to the Falls," Ceretto said. "Gov. Cuomo identified this
as a crucial project that is necessary to move the revitalization of Niagara
Falls forward. When the governor saw the approval process floundering, he
personally took action to save it, proving his commitment
to making Niagara Falls a world-class tourist
destination."